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Sporting & General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:665
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:623
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:400
Date:15-Dec-2008
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1924 Paris, VIII Summer Olympics: 'Baby Film', 8 mm film, made in France, titled 'Association Paris Football' showing Football Final Uruguay v Switzerland at 1924 Paris Olympics. Very very rare.
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1928 Amsterdam, IX Summer Olympics: Official programmes - 'Officieel Dagprogramma No.23, IX Olympiade Amsterdam 1928, 29 Juillet, Athletisme'; plus 'Officieel Dagprogramma No.30, IX Olympiade Amsterdam 1928, 5 Aout, Athletisme'. Fine condition. (2 items)
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1932 lake Placid, III Winter Olympics: Official Report: 'Official Report, III Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid 1932', by Lattimer, issued by III Olympic Winter games Committee (lake Placid, 1932), 291pp, text in English. Rare.
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1936 Berlin, XI Summer Olympics: 1936 Official Badge For Athletics Competitor, badge showing Olympic rings over Brandenburg Gate, numbered '7888', and orange ribbon printed 'Leicht-Athletik', with handwritten initials 'M.F.'.
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Cigarette case, silver-plated with 'XI.Olympiade/ Berlin 1936/ (Olympic Rings) ', on front, 95 x 80 mm.
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1936 Silk Handkerchief, border flags of participating nations, Olympic rings inside corners, overall 40 x 45 cm. Vg condition.
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1948 London, x IV Summer Olympics: Vip Selector's programme with board covers and extra blank pages for notes 'Official Pre-Olympic Trials, Combined Services v British Amateur Athletic Board, White City Stadium, Saturday 16th August 1947'; together with print 'The Miracle Mile, Empire Stadium, Vancouver, Canada - Aug.7 1954' showing Roger Bannister 3:58.8 beating Roger Landy 3:59.6, endorsed at base to a friend met at 1936 Berlin Olympics (latter with some faults).
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British High-Jumper Alan Paterson: Group of photographs (18) of the British high jump champion who competed in the 1948 & 1952 Olympics, including a lovely team photograph of the Scottish team for 1950 Empire Games with 13 signatures on reverse; plus 1946 athletics programme & letter from British Amateur Athletics Board to all athletes selected for the British Olympic Team. Also 1948 South African Olympic Team - rare menu 'Farewell Dance in the City Hall Pretoria, on Friday 9th July 1948, in honour of our…
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1952 Helsinki, x v Summer Olympics: 1952 Olympics Poster: Official Poster of the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, 'Xvth Olympic Games, Helsinki Finland, 19.VII - 3.VIII.1952', artwork by Finnish artist Ilmari Sysimetsa showing the legendary Finnish long-distance runner Paavo Nurmi, large format, colour process lithograph, size 62 x 96 cm
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'Olympische Winterspiele 1952' & 'Olympische Spiele Helsinki 1952', published by Kosmos Zigarettenbilder [Memmingen, 1952]; plus 'Olympic Games 1952, British Olympic Association Official Report' [London, 1952]. (3 items)
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1956 Melbourne, x VI Summer Olympics: 1956 Football Official's collection, ex Charles Dodd, Secretary of Australian Soccer Football Association. - 1956 Official badge for Football Official, blue enamel border, bronze background, and dark blue ribbon printed 'Football', numbered '2672' on reverse. - 1956 Melbourne Olympics Participation medal, in bronze, designed by Andor Mezaros, minted by K.G.Luke in Melbourne, 63 mm diameter, in original circular plastic case. - 1956 Melbourne Olympics tie, dark blue…
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Map: 'The Organising Committee For, Thex Vith Olympiad Melbourne 1956 - Olympic Village, Heidelburg', plan prepared by A.C. Leith, Bartlett & partners, Architect & Engineers, 458 St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne, size 89 x 100 cm
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Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', awarded to John S.Meir, with printed signatures of Avery Brundage (Ioc President), Robert Menzies (Australian Prime Minister) & W.S.Kent-Hughes (Chairman of the Organising Committee), small tear at right, size 58 x 44 cm.
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Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', unused, with printed signatures of Avery Brundage, Robert Menzies and W.S. Kent-Hughes, size 58 x 44 cm.
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Diploma: Printer's Proof, with dark grey, light grey and olive colours printed; no black, blue or silver colours, size 58 x 45 cm. Some paper ageing on right quarter, otherwise fine & scarce.
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1956 Olympic poster: official poster of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, showing Olympic rings and Melbourne coat-of-arms, designed by Richard Beck, printed by containers limited, Melbourne, smaller size, overall 33 x 50 cm. Condition a (horizontal crease)
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Commemorative bracelet, with 16 charms affixed collected at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, including the NOC badges from great Britain, Ethiopia, Iran, Usa, South Africa, Italy, Japan, Australia, Russia, Mexico, Ceylon & Canada. Great source of reference of the pins used in Melbourne.
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1956 Olympics group, noted scarce Australian Broadcasting Commission booklet 'ABC, Broadcasts to Schools 1956, Junior Primary Programme' including timetable for six special Olympic Games broadcasts; plus invitation & entree card for 'Reception Given By, the Government of Victoria in Honour of the Newspaper, Radio and Film Representatives Attending the XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956'. (3 items)
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Badges, '1956 Olympic Games, Jim Bailey, Athletics', made by A.E.Patrick Pty Ltd; plus 'Olympic Games 1956, Eventide Homes Appeal'. (2 items)
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India: blue folder 'Souvenir, Indian Olympic Contingent - 1956, Melbourne', containing 2 publications - 'Indian Contingent to XVI World Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956' 52pp; 'Indian Contingent to XVI World Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956, Hockey' (Indian Olympic Association, 1956). Folder split along edges, publications in fine condition. Rare
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Sweden: 'XVIe Sommarolympiaden, Stockholm-Melbourne-Stockholm' [Sveriges Olympiska Kommitte, 1956]. Scarce.
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1968 Grenoble, X Winter Olympics: 1968 Grenoble Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Mme J.-M.Coeffin, minted by Paris Mint, 68 mm diameter. in circular presentation case.
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1968 Mexico, XIX Summer Olympics: 1968 Olympics poster: 'Mexico, 1968', design of Aztec Sun calendar, artwork by Vazanez, Terrazas & Wyman, colour process lithograph, printed by Miguel Galas in Mexico, size 62 x 120 cm. Condition A
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Olympics Movie Poster: 'Jeux Olympiques Mexico, Le Film Officiel des x IXe Jeux Olympiques', for the documentary film of the 1968 Olympics, released by Alberto Isaac, printed by Columbia Films in Paris, colour process lithograph, linen backed, size 58 x 75 cm. Condition A+.
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'The Games' (1970), starring Michael Crawford & Ryan O'Neal, Uk one-sheet movie poster, size 101 x 75 cm. Condition A.
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1972 Munich, x X Summer Olympics: 1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Horst Antes, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Max Bill, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Allan D'Arcangelo, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Alan Davie, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Piero Dorazio, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Hans Hartung, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by R.B.Kitaj, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Charles Lapique, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Otmar Olt, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Peter Phillips, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A. (The Art Series was an attempt by the Organizing Committee to have famous artists express their ideas on the Olympic Games & human movement).
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Pierre Soulages, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Tom Wesselmann, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1972 Olympics Art Series Poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Paul Wunderlich, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 105 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A.
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1980 Moscow, x XII Summer Olympics: 1980 Olympics Poster: 'Soyez Les Bienvenus! You Are Welcome!', design showing colouful montage of Olympic venues and Olympic mascot Mishka driving a greek chariot, colour process print, printed in Moscow, size 96 x 65 cm. Condition A.
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1980 Olympics Poster: '1980 Olympic Games', artwork by Hon Kawu showing diver over map of Australia, published by Levi Strauss & Co., colour process print, linen-backed, size 46 x 65 cm. Condition A. [One of six posters produced by Levi Strauss for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. They were withdrawn because of the US boycott of the games when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979].
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1984 Los Angeles, x XIII Summer Olympics: British Boxer John Lyon: Group comprising Participation Medal, in bronze, in presentation case; plus English Boxer's Vest, team rain jacket, team pullover & casual T-shirt - all with various British Olympic Team logos on front. [John Lyon twice competed at the Summer Olympics (1984 and 1988) and won the gold medal in the men's flyweight division (-48kg) at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland]. (Also see Commonwealth Games section) (5 items)
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'American Gold', limited edition serigraph print by Le Roy Neiman (1921- ), signed by the artist and numbered 57/600, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 132 x 95 cm. [Retail Us$6800].
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1988 Seoul, XXIV Summer Olympics: British Boxing official John Lyon: group comprising 1988 Seoul officials & Judges Participation Medal, in bronze, octagonal shape, 65 mm width, in original presentation case; rare competitor's number 'Seoul 1988/ 0223/ Games of the 24th Olympiad'; Great Britain Olympic Squad T-shirt & shorts; plus medal engraved 'Wimpey/ B.A.B.A./ Olympic Team/ Seoul 1988/ John Lyon', in presentation case. (John Lyon twice competed at the Summer Olympics (1984 and 1988) and won the gold…
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1992 Barcelona, XXV Summer Olympics: Colin Jackson's 1992 Barcelona Olympics Tracksuit, jacket only, with badge on left breast 'Great Britain/ (Union Jack) / (Olympic Rings) / Barcelona 1992', signed on front by Colin Jackson. Fine condition. (Colin Jackson held the world record in the 110m hurdles from 1993-2006. He won the silver medal at the 1988 Olympics, and gold medals at two world Championships, in 1993 & 1999). Ex a charity auction in his home town of Cardiff, Wales.
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1992 Olympics Poster: 'CoBi, Barcelona '92', artwork by Javier Marical showing Olympic dog mascot Cobi, colour process print, window mounted, overall 61 x 85 cm. Condition A.
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1996 Atlanta, XXVI Summer Olympics: 1996 Olympics poster: 'Centennial Olympic Games Les Jeux Olympiques Du Centenaire, Atlanta', artwork by Primo Angeli, colour lithograph, size 75 x 115 cm. Condition A. (Selected as the official Atlanta poster by Samaranch himself).
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'Whirlwind', limited edition print by Charles Billich (Official Artist for the Australian Team for the Games of the x XVI Olympiad), showing cycling, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm.
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'Rugged', limited edition print by Charles Billich (Official Artist for the Australian Team for the Games of the x XVI Olympiad), showing rugby, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm.
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'Swingers', limited edition print by Charles Billich (Official Artist for the Australian Team for the Games of the x XVI Olympiad), showing golf, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm.
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'Reflex', limited edition print by Charles Billich (Official Artist for the Australian Team for the Games of the x XVI Olympiad), showing cricket, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm.
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'Headstart', limited edition print by Charles Billich (Official Artist for the Australian Team for the Games of the x XVI Olympiad), showing football, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm.
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'Love Game', limited edition print by Charles Billich (Official Artist for the Australian Team for the Games of the x XVI Olympiad), showing tennis, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm.
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2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall, used in torch relay.
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2000 Olympics Volunteers Uniform, noted hat (with 2 badges on hat band), shirt, jacket, trousers, bum-bag, water bottle & swatch watch. (7 items)
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2000 Olympics Volunteers Uniform, noted T-shirt, trousers, water bottle & postcard signed by Tim Forsyth. (4 items)
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'The Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection-5 Frilled Neck Lizard' display comprising silver $5 coin, limited edition 79/250, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 69 x 97 cm.
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2006 Torino, x X Winter Olympics: 2006 Torino Participation Medal, in bronze, 39 mm diameter, in circular colour cardboard, within clear round box.
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2008 Beijing Olympics: Australian Olympic Swimmers: Grant Hackett signature on Australian Olympic Team polo shirt; signed photograph of Libby Trickett; swim caps (4) signed by Stephanie Rice, Grant Hackett, Liesel Jones & Linda MacKenzie; plus unsigned photograph of Grant Hackett. With CoAs. (7 items)
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'Volvo Masters', limited edition serigraph print by Le Roy Neiman (1921- ), signed by the artist and numbered 119/300, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 122 x 95 cm. [Retail Us$5000].
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Tennis Displays: Pat Rafter display comprising signed 'Reebok' tennis shirt, window mounted with action photograph, framed & glazed, overall 91 x 115 cm. 'The Woodies', display signed by Todd Woodbridge & Mark Woodforde, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 45 cm. Michael Chang display comprising pair of 'Reebok' tennis shoes, both signed, in attractive display case, overall 39 x 30 x 25 cm. (3 items)
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Lleyton Hewitt, signed Yonex tennis racquet, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 51 x 94 cm.
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Lleyton Hewitt, signatures on Yonex tennis racquet & Yonex tennis player's shirt, s. (2 items)
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1983 America's Cup Australian Blazer, navy blue wool/polyester, with embroidered Australian Coat-of-Arms & 'America's Cup, Challenge, 1983' on pocket, with two business cards in pocket 'Major General K.J.Taylor, Chief of Material'.
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Kevin Parry's 1987 America's Cup Collection: - 'Kookaburra III', by Robert Hagan (Australian, 1947- ), oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated '87', framed, overall 173 x 145 cm. - Scrapbook, gold-embossed on front 'Scrap Book/ K.J.Parry', containing press clippings; magazines 'Kookaburra - Taskforce '87 America's Cup Defence' Vol.1 No.1 & Vol.1 No.6; programme 'Kookaburra Grand Ball 1986'. - America's Cup Spanner, gold-coloured, 35 cm long, decorated with America's Cup & Westpac logos, in original…
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Ken Rider: Three watercolour collages regarding sailing - 'Manly Sunday', 'The 5 Minute Gun' & 'Before the Start', all signed by the artist lower right, each window mounted, framed (no glass); one 71 x 55 cm, other two 73 x 45 cm. (3 items)
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